Question 1

Why is the title 'Billy Rose's Jumbo'?

Accepted Answer

The title includes Billy Rose's name because he stipulated that as a condition for negotiating the screen rights to his 1935 Hippodrome extravaganza.

Question 2

What makes the dubbing of Stephen Boyd's vocals a mystery?

Accepted Answer

The dubbing of Stephen Boyd's vocals is a lingering mystery; various sources credit a studio singer named James Joyce, but Joyce's name is documented nowhere else, and his voice appears in no other films.

Question 3

How did the 1935 stage production differ from the film?

Accepted Answer

Historical records show many character names and songs from the 1935 stage production were entirely different. Jimmy Durante appeared in the stage version but not as the circus owner; his character name there was 'Claudius B. Bowers', not in the film.

Question 4

Which awards did the film receive recognition for?

Accepted Answer

The film received nominations or awards from the Golden Globes (USA) in 1963, the Academy Awards in 1963, and the Writers Guild of America in 1963.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in the film?

Accepted Answer

The daughter of a circus owner fights to save her father from a takeover spearheaded by the man she loves.

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